Another fifth-grader who was in the same class corroborated the Reagan’s story, but claims it was meant to be a joke and says the teacher respects the students.

Joke or not, Phillips says it wasn’t okay.

“That messes with you psychologically for life,” she said.

Phillips says she reported the incident to the school’s principal and also went to the police. Metro Nashville Public Schools say they are aware of the claims and the Department of Child Services is investigating. Phillips says she’s hoping to see some action taken against the teacher.

“I would like for her to make a public statement and a public apology to my daughter,” said Phillips. “She was humiliated.”